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2018 Kia Cadenza
Sedan · 2015–2019
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- Starting prices: +$300 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 → 3.3L DOHC GDI Lambda II V6 (all trims)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (Limited, Technology)
2018 Cadenza trims
| Limited | Premium | Technology | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $44,690 | $32,290 | $39,290 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 3.3L DOHC GDI Lambda II V6 | 3.3L DOHC GDI Lambda II V6 | 3.3L DOHC GDI Lambda II V6 |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Length | 195.7 in | 195.7 in | 195.7 in |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 7 in + option | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 3.5 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | Harman Kardon | Optional | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 12 | 8 + option | 12 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | — | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Optional | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | — | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Optional | Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Optional | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Wheels | 19 in | 18 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | — | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (17)
| Limited | Premium | Technology | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury Package | — | Optional | — |
| Panoramic Sunroof Package $1,000 | — | Optional | — |
| White Nappa Interior Package | Optional | — | — |
| Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Granite Brown | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moss Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Graphite | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Silky Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Other, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 7 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 290 hp | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 32 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 14 | No | No |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 48 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Cadenza 2017–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 32 |
| 2016 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2015 | Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 48 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2018 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2017 | Cadenza | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Cadenza | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
| 2015 | Cadenza | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.